Gina Awad is a recipient of a British Empire Medal for her voluntary services to people with dementia in Devon. This accolade adds to many other awards received locally, regionally and nationally. Gina founded the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance, which empowers and inspires organisations to raise awareness and deliver dementia-accessible services. She is a carer representative for the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Gina is a qualified person-centred counsellor and has a BSc in health and social care. She hosts a quarterly radio show on Phonic 106.8 FM, 'Living Better with Dementia,' enabling people affected by dementia to share their personal stories. Gina's book United: Caring for our loved ones living with dementia was selected to be part of the Reading Well for Dementia recommended reading list.

Mark Hannon is an award-winning artist, illustrator and graphic designer. He has worked across all media and subject matter ranging from broadcast TV, political cartoons, animation, children's and educational books and latterly, fine art. His father-in-law was diagnosed with dementia five years ago and so the impact of this disease personally resonates. Website: www.markhannon.co.uk.